toeic question response (purposes)

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New TOEICListening Comprehension

Part 2

Question-Response


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Purposes of Questions identifying time

identifying people

identifying an opinion

identifying a choice

identifying a suggestion identifying a reason

identifying a location


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Identifying Time Questions with when, what time, how

long, etc.

Yes/No questions (The response issometimes a statement without yes/no.)


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Identifying Time other keywords:

yet, still, on time, late, early

morning, noon, afternoon, evening, night

today, this week/month/year,

yesterday, last week/month/yeartomorrow, next week/month/year


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Identifying TimeExample#1

When did she leave for work?

(A) About an hour ago.

(B) It doesnt work.

(C) As soon as hes ready.


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Havent you filled out the application yet?

(A) They filled the jet with fuel.

(B) Ive been too busy. (No is implied.)

(C) I applied it over the surface. (apply

with a different meaning)


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Well leave at 5, so try to be on time.

(A) That leaves five of us. (different meanings)

(B) Im never late. Ill be there at 4:59.

(C) The plane is on time.


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Identifying People Questions with who, whos, whose, etc.


other keywords:

name of a person, an occupation title


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Identifying PeopleExample#1

Whos responsible for making the bank deposits?

(A) Ms. Smith always makes the deposits.

(B) Well send out response soon.

(C) We use the Taiwan Bank.


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Are you in charge of this project?

(A) No, they only charged us 100 dollars.

(B) No, Mrs. Wang is the supervisor.

(C) No, it

s not very large.


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I called the contractor to repair the leak.

(A) You should have called a plumber.

(B) His contract is due next week.

(C) The phone repair person contacted me.


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Identifying an Opinion Questions with what, how, why, etc.


other keywords: because, believe, think,like, love, your opinion


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Identifying an Opinion Example#1

What did you think of the movie?

(A) I liked it a lot.

(B) I saw it yesterday. (inappropriate response)

(C) I moved the furniture myself.


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Do you think we need to hire more people?

(A) Yes, Id like to hear more about it.

(B) Yes, we need a few more employees.

(C) Yes, prices are getting higher.


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I loved this book.

(A) I like to cook, too.

(B) Book me a ticket, please. (different meaning)

(C) I didn

t think it was so great.


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Identifying a Choice

Questions with what, which, etc.

Alternative questions: two or more

choices joined by or.

other keywords: prefer, rather


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Example#1

Which does the author write more of,

poems or essays?

(A) She almost always writes poems.

(B) I read those poems yesterday.

(C) She owns two homes.


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Example#2

Do you prefer yellow or blue?

(A) Yes, I do. (inappropriate response)

(B) Hes a very nice fellow.

(C) Blue

s my favorite color.


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Example#3

I cant decide between the morning or the

afternoon flight.

(A) We took a ride yesterday afternoon.

(B) Go before noon. Its less crowded.

(C) There are more flies at noon.


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Identifying a Suggestion

Questions with why, lets, what about, etc.

Most of the questions that give a

suggestion are yes/no questions, but theresponse is sometimes a statement withoutyes or no.

other keywords: why not, why dont you/we,how about, should, ought to


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Example#1

Why dont we take a break?

(A) That sounds like a good idea.

(B) It didnt break.

(C) This is a very good cake.


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Example#2

Can I get you something to eat?

(A) Yes, I picked up something.

(B) Thanks. Thats very kind of you.

(C) We ate everything on the table.


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Example#3

Lets not take a taxi.

(A) Yes, Id rather walk.

(B) The tax is included.

(C) I wrote a note to Tashi.


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Identifying a Reason

Questions with why, for what, etc.

Yes/No questions (The response is

sometimes a statement without yes/no.)

other keywords: reason, excuse, whydidnt


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Example#1

Why didnt you make the dinner reservation?

(A) I reserved my hotel room.

(B) I eat dinner at six.

(C) I forgot the name of the restaurant.


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Example#2

Arent you working late again tonight?

(A) No, I have to go home early.

(B) I left at 8 oclock.

(C) Wait until tomorrow night.


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Example#3

I cant drive without my glasses.

(A) Can you dive, but not swim?

(B) The glasses are full of water.

(C) And I don

t have a license.


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Identifying a Location

Questions with what, where, how far, etc.

Yes/No questions (The response is

sometimes a statement without yes/no.)

other keywords: next to, beside, by, near,under, below, over, above, at, on, in,

behind, in front of, right, left, names ofplaces.


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Example#1

What about moving he desk next to the door?

(A) There isnt enough room.

(B) I didnt open the door.

(C) He

s next in line.


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Example#2

Can you tell me how to get to the post office?

(A) OK, Ill wait in your office.

(B) Yes, get me some stamps.

(C) Sure. Go to the corner and take a right.


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Example#3

I left my pen on your desk.

(A) My dogs are in the pen.

(B) I put it in the drawer.

(C) No, I left at eleven.


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Common Traps

Some choices have words that sound similar.

Some choices repeat words.

Some choices have words used in a differentcontext.

Some choices use incorrect verb tense or

person. Some choices are an inappropriate response

to the type of question.


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Common Traps

Example 1

Mary is never late for her meeting.

(A) He is always on time.

(incorrect person)

(B) Her meeting is running late.(words used in a different context)

(C) Shes very punctual.


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Common Traps

Example 2

Are you hiring an assistant or secretary?

(A) I need both.

(B) Yes, I am.

(inappropriate response to alternative question)(C) I was hired yesterday.

(incorrect verb tense and person)


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Common Traps

Example 3

How can I get to the train station from here?

(A) The radio station is a block away.

(repetition ofstation)

(B) You can take the No.5 bus.(C) The trainer will leave in 10 minutes.

(similar sounds)

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